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Good Health Habits for Preventing Seasonal Flu

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. Good health habits may also help protect you against the flu. The resources below will help you learn about steps you can take to protect yourself and others from flu and stop the spread of germs.

Smoking & InfluenzaFind out why the flu is yet another reason why quitting smoking is important.

Nonpharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)Everyday preventive actions, or nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), are actions -- apart from getting vaccinated or taking medicine -- that people and communities can take to help slow the spread of illnesses like influenza (flu).